Hi guys,

Will putting above size tyres on my 1.9 TDI estate 2007 mk1 fabia cause any damage. Will there be enough clearance on top between the tyre and suspension strut?

I am not concerned about off roader look as profile is quite thick at 65.

They are going on standard steel wheels.

Many thanks in advance.

195x50 15

https://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Skoda/Fabia (2000 - 2007).html

Edited 20 May, 20215 yr by paulkennedy

They won't fit, much too tall.

7 minutes ago, paulkennedy said:

195x50 15

https://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Skoda/Fabia (2000 - 2007).html

Thanks

6 minutes ago, sepulchrave said:

They won't fit, much too tall.

Thanks

A few years ago I got a set of Avus 2 alloys from a mk iv vw golf (ET35) with the above mentioned specs, 195/65 R15. I knew from the start the size was bad, but it was a temporary setup. I had no issues or whatsoever while I ran with those tires. 

L.E.: it was a hatchback, not an estate. 

Edited 20 May, 20215 yr by Alexandru

8 minutes ago, Alexandru said:

A few years ago I got a set of Avus 2 alloys from a mk iv vw golf (ET35) with the above mentioned specs, 195/65 R15. I knew from the start the size was bad, but it was a temporary setup. I had no issues or whatsoever while I ran with those tires. 

L.E.: it was a hatchback, not an estate. 

Thanks

I will look at my steel wheels et size

8y ago it was looking like this. 

37 minutes ago, Alexandru said:

8y ago it was looking like this. 

Thanks .

While you had these on- did they end up scratching or hitting against any suspension part etc.

Or any damage on suspension parts?

Your speedo will be hopelessly inaccurate and the front tyres will foul the arch on full lock, also your acceleration will be much slower.

 

They are the wrong size, @Alexandruis a wild man, best advice is NOT to fit them.

Yup, they were wrong, car wasn't handling good, but I was able to run with them for a few months until I purchased 195/50, which is the correct size.  As per suspension parts, I did not notice anything which might have gone wrong. 

Edited 20 May, 20215 yr by Alexandru

3 hours ago, Alexandru said:

A few years ago I got a set of Avus 2 alloys from a mk iv vw golf (ET35)...

 

15" rims from the Golf MK4 have always had an ET38 offset, including the Avus 2

 

1	1J0601025B	aluminium rim	6 JX15H2 ET38 5/100 Model data: PR-C6V
	1J0601025B 091 Cancelled since 01.11.2002	chrome coloured metallic	Period: 1097 - 0601
1	1J0601025AA	aluminium rim - AVUS -	6 JX15H2 ET38 5/100
	1J0601025AA091	chrome coloured metallic	Period: 1097 - 0601
2	1J0601025Q	aluminium rim -AVUS II-	6 JX15H2 ET38 5/100 Model data: PR-C3J
	1J0601025Q Z31 Cancelled since 01.06.2014	bright chrome	Period: 0500 - 0601
4	1J0601025AL	aluminium rim -JARAMA-	6 JX15H2 ET38 5/100 Model data: PR-C3H
	1J0601025ALZ31 Cancelled since 01.10.2004	bright chrome	Period: 0500 - 0601
5	1J0601025AG	aluminium rim - BBS -	6 JX15H2 ET38 5/100 Model data: "J..":PR-CG8
	1J0601025AGZ31	bright chrome	Period: 1097 - 0601

 

http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_single/catalog/vw/markt/RDW/modell/GOLF/year/1998/drive_standart/203/hg_ug/601/subcategory/601051/part_id/3688046/lang/e

 

Edited 20 May, 20215 yr by Carlston

oh nice find. I always thought those have been et35. my bad. 

Offset on standard steels seems to be 43mm. They'll sit "in" further by 5mm than Alexandru. You may need spacers if you do it.

 

Why are you doing 65 profile exactly?